New business alert: Business licenses were granted for Great Lakes Pot Pies, 809 W. 14 Mile and Great Lakes Skate Shop, 389 E. 14 Mile

Main Street

National Main Street Conference scheduled May 16-20 in Dallas, TX has been cancelled.

The Main Street Oakland County Main Event celebrating 20 years in Main Street scheduled for May 7, 2020 has been cancelled

City news

City workers except department heads have been furloughed with the exception of the Police Department and the DPW which has a limited crew
The work of the Building Department continues

with Site Plan Review and permits.

Development Team weekly meetings

The city established a disaster team which is divided into divisions – Government, Health & Human Services, Business and Public Safety. The DDA Director is the coordinator for the Business division – assisting the DDA and city businesses and connecting them with resources. Librarian Jenni Gannod, is assisting with tracking business news

News affecting businesses are being sent via email, posted on downtownclawson/news and on social media sites

Public meetings, including DDA meetings, are being conducted online using Zoom. Meetings are posted online and in the City Hall lobby and include the meeting sign in.

Committee Reports
Design – It is possible there will be no flower baskets this year as greenhouses are closed
Promotion – The DDA is exploring event alternatives to Cinema in the Street as social distancing will likely continue
Business Development – The DDA is reviewing information to assist with business re-openings while conforming to likely restrictions

Small businesses are doing their best to remain open – carry out, if allowed, and with an online presence.
These businesses support many community activities and causes throughout the year. Your support now will help them to remain in business and part of our community.

If you are not in a position to support then with a purchase then please consider tagging them in a social media post, raving Yelp review, like and share their posts, send them an email or any other means of support. They miss their customers and your support is appreciated.

Another happy note is that interest in downtown property remains high and we look forward to continuing to grow and improve.